Brian Cox

Physicist

Birthday March 3, 1968

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Oldham, England

Age 56 years old

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About

Physicist, professor and media personality most famous as the presenter of numerous educational TV shows, such as Wonders of Life. In the scientific community, he is known for his work on projects like the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland.

Before Fame

He finished his Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Manchester.

Trivia

He played keyboards for the dance-pop band D:Ream, who released successful singles like "Things Can Only Get Better," in the 90's.

Family Life

He married fellow TV presenter Gia Milinovich in 2000. The couple has two sons, George and Moki. 

Associated With

He was the scientific adviser for the 2007 science fiction film Sunshine, directed by Academy Award-winning director Danny Boyle.